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Seagate FreeAgent DockStar™ Network Adapter: Access and share your stored content from anywhere. Dock a FreeAgent Go™ drive or connect any other compatible USB mass storage device. Connect the network adapter to your router, attach a drive, activate your account, and access your files locally or remotely.

FreeAgent DockStar™ Network Adapter
User Guide
FreeAgent DockStar™ Network Adapter User Guide
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Contents
1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
About the Pogoplug Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
About the FreeAgent DockStar Network Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2. Setting Up FreeAgent DockStar™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Installing the DockStar Network Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3. Using FreeAgent DockStar™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Signing In to Your Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Resetting Your Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Safely Removing Drives From the Network Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Accessing Your Drive Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Enabling Windows File Sharing on the DockStar Network Adapter 14
Accessing the DockStar Network Adapter Without Using the Pogoplug
Service (Windows) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Accessing the DockStar Network Adapter Without Using the Pogoplug
Service (Mac) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Accessing Your Content Using the Drive Application . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Using the DockStar Network Adapter for Backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Using Your FreeAgent Go Drive With the DockStar Network Adapter . 18
Continuing Backups to Your FreeAgent Go Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Updating your Seagate Manager Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Enabling the Network Adapter for Use with Seagate Manager . . . . 19
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Finding More Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
1. Introduction About This Guide
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1. Introduction
The FreeAgent DockStar™ network adapter allows you to share and access your stored
content from anywhere (inside or outside your home). You can dock a FreeAgent Go™ drive,
or connect any other compatible USB mass storage device, to the DockStar network adapter.
You simply connect the network adapter to your router, attach a drive, activate your account,
and then access your files either locally or remotely. You can even access the adapter from
an iPhone®.
About This Guide
This guide provides information about using the DockStar network adapter with the Pogoplug
service, and includes information about features specific to the network adapter. Instructions
for using the Pogoplug service’s features are available by clicking the Help button located at
the top of the menu bar once you have signed in to your account.
Overview
With the DockStar network adapter, you can:
Share folders, photos and videos with friends and family anywhere in the world using a
Web browser
Set up each external USB drive connected to the adapter as a logical drive letter for
simple drag-and-drop access and for easy backup of new content
Enable Windows® file sharing and access the network adapter on your local network
without using the Pogoplug service, beneficial in the event of a failed Internet connection
Stream music from your attached drives
Create slideshows of your favorite photos, videos and music
Connect up to three additional USB mass storage devices directly to the adapter
About the Pogoplug Service
The DockStar network adapter includes a one year subscription to the Pogoplug service,
which allows you to access your content remotely, and share your files with friends and family
outside of your home. Following the free one year trial, you must purchase a subscription to
the Pogoplug service to continue use of the remote access and sharing features. If you
choose not to subscribe to the service, the drives attached to the network adapter remain
accessible inside your local network.
1. Introduction Overview
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While the Pogoplug service enables access to your drive content, no copies from your drives
are retained during the process. All of your data remains on your drives attached to the
adapter. The only personal information stored is your email address. See the Pogoplug Web
site for more information.
System Requirements
Windows® XP, Windows Vista®, Windows 7, or Mac OS® X 10.4.9 or later operating
system
Router with an available Ethernet port
Internet Explorer® 7, Firefox® 2.0 or Safari® 3.0 or later Web browser
USB 2.0 drive or other USB mass storage device
The following drive formats are supported:
NTFS
FAT32
Mac OS Extended Journaled and non-Journaled (HFS Plus)
ext2/ext3
The DockStar network adapter works with most consumer home network equipment with no
setup required. If you have a business-grade router in your home, you may need to manually
adjust its network settings.
Note: USB drives that require password entry for access are not supported.
1. Introduction Overview
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About the FreeAgent DockStar Network Adapter
FreeAgent Go drive dock: Convenient dock for your FreeAgent Go drive.
LED: The light on the front provides information about its current state and notifies you
when you have a message.
Green blinking: the DockStar network adapter is starting up.
Green solid: the network adapter is on and connected to the service.
Amber solid: the network adapter started but failed to connect to the service; no
Internet connection.
Yellow blinking: There is a message for you. Sign in to your account to read the
message.
USB port: Connect a USB 2.0 drive or other USB mass storage device.
Reset button: Press this button if you need to restart the DockStar network adapter
(normally not necessary).
Insert a paper clip or other narrow device, and then press and release the button. The light
on the front blinks for about 40 seconds and then returns to solid green.
Figure 1: DockStar Network Adapter - Front View
FreeAgent Go drive dock
LED
USB port
Reset button
1. Introduction Overview
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Gigabit Ethernet port: Connects the DockStar network adapter to your router.
Power: Connects the adapter to a power source.
USB ports: Connect a USB 2.0 drive or other USB mass storage device.
Figure 2: DockStar Network Adapter - Rear View
Ethernet port
Power
USB ports
2. Setting Up FreeAgent DockStar™ Package Contents
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2. Setting Up FreeAgent DockStar™
Setting up your FreeAgent DockStar™ network adapter is easy. Simply connect the network
adapter to your router and a power source and then activate your account. See “Installing the
DockStar Network Adapter” on page 10 for complete instructions.
Package Contents
Make sure you have the following items before continuing:
FreeAgent DockStar Network Adapter
Ethernet Cable
AC Adapter
2. Setting Up FreeAgent DockStar™ Installing the DockStar Network Adapter
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Installing the DockStar Network Adapter
1. Connect the Ethernet cable to your router and to the Ethernet port on the DockStar
network adapter.
2. Connect the AC adapter to the network adapter and to a power source.
The light on the front of the adapter turns solid green, indicating that it is ready for activation.
If the light is not green, wait about 60 seconds to make sure that the network adapter has had
a chance to start up. If the light is amber, the network adapter is not communicating with the
service or there is no Internet connection. See “Troubleshooting” on page 19 for more
information.
Figure 3: Connect Ethernet
Figure 4: Connect power
2. Setting Up FreeAgent DockStar™ Installing the DockStar Network Adapter
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3. Activate your DockStar network adapter.
Go to www.seagate.com/activatemydockstar to complete the activation process, which
includes registering your DockStar network adapter. At the end of activation, you are guided
to the Pogoplug service page to complete the setup process. Follow the on-screen
instructions.
4. Connect a drive to the DockStar network adapter.
You can connect your FreeAgent Go™ drive or any compatible USB mass storage device at
any time—even after activation. The DockStar network adapter has three additional USB
ports so you can connect up to four devices. If your external drive has its own power source,
make sure that it is connected and turned on.
Note: Make sure that the drive you connect to the DockStar network adapter is formatted (most
drives are). Drives cannot be formatted while connected to the network adapter.
Once connected, your USB drive automatically shows up in My library in the Pogoplug Web
interface. You can change the name of your drive as it appears in the Web interface. (See the
Pogoplug help for instructions.) You can also have your drive appear as a drive letter on your
computer by using the drive application. See “Accessing Your Content Using the Drive
Application” on page 16 for more details.
Note: Since your drive is now networked, your computer does not need to be powered on to access
the content on your drive from other computers.
Figure 5: Connect a drive
3. Using FreeAgent DockStar™ Signing In to Your Account
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3. Using FreeAgent DockStar™
Once you have activated the FreeAgent DockStar™ network adapter, you have access to
your drive and its content. You can use your home computer, an iPhone, or any computer
outside your home using a Web browser. Your home computer does not need to be on to
access the network adapter remotely.
This chapter provides information about using the DockStar network adapter with a
FreeAgent Go™ drive, the Seagate Manager application, and includes information about
features specific to the network adapter. For more complete instructions on using the
Pogoplug features—all of which are available to the DockStar network adapter—click the
Help button on the menu bar once you have signed in to your account.
Signing In to Your Account
Go to http://dockstar.pogoplug.com to sign in and out of your account. You can bookmark
the page to avoid entering the URL each time you want to sign in.
Click the Help button located on the top menu bar if you need help using the features.
Resetting Your Password
Follow these steps if you forget your account password.
1. Launch your Web browser and type http://dockstar.pogoplug.com into the address bar.
2. Click Forgot your password? and then enter the email address used for your account.
3. Click Reset.
A message is sent to your email account, with instructions for resetting your password.
Safely Removing Drives From the Network Adapter
It is important to eject a drive safely before unplugging it from the DockStar network adapter.
This will prevent any loss of data or file system corruption.
There are two ways to eject a drive safely using the Web interface:
From the My library page: Locate the drive you want to eject in the drive navigation bar
on the left side of the page and then click the Safely remove this drive icon next to the
name of the drive.
From the Settings page: Locate the drives attached to the network adapter and then click
the eject link next to the drive you want to remove.
Allow about 20 seconds for the drive to complete any activity (or wait for the drive lights to
turn off) before removing the drive from the network adapter.
3. Using FreeAgent DockStar™ Accessing Your Drive Content
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Accessing Your Drive Content
With your drive connected to the DockStar network adapter, you’re free to share what’s on
the drive with friends and family, and to access your content from a remote location.
All the drives connected to the network adapter are viewable by anyone in your home
network who accesses your drive using the drive application or Web browser. However, the
people you share with outside of your home network can see only the contents you choose to
share.
The simplest way to access the network adapter is to use the Pogoplug Web interface. (See
“Signing In to Your Account” on page 13.) You can, however, access the content on your
drive using other methods, described below.
Enabling Windows File Sharing on the DockStar Network Adapter
You can access the network adapter on your local network without using the Pogoplug
interface by setting up Windows File Sharing (WFS). This method is also beneficial in the
event of a failed Internet connection.
Note: All users on your local network will have access to the content that is enabled for file sharing
using this method.
You must first set up file sharing using the Pogoplug service. Thereafter, you can use
Windows file sharing without having to sign in to your account. Each USB drive attached to
the network adapter must be enabled for Windows file sharing. You can do this at any time,
even if you chose not to subscribe to the Pogoplug service after the free first year.
To enable Windows File Sharing:
1. Launch your Web browser and type http://dockstar.pogoplug.com in the address bar.
2. Sign in to your account.
3. Click the Settings button on the menu at the top.
The Settings page opens.
4. Click WFS in the left pane.
The Windows File Sharing page opens.
5. Select Active next to the device to which you want to allow access. Refresh your browser
if you don’t see the menu for setting access permission (in the following step).
6. Set the access permission to Read and write or Read only. (You can also disable file
sharing be selecting Disabled.) Your permissions are set automatically once you make
your selection.
7. Repeat the steps above for each USB drive attached to the DockStar network adapter.
3. Using FreeAgent DockStar™ Accessing Your Drive Content
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Note: You can also change the default workgroup name, SEAGATEGROUP, on this page.
8. Click Sign out to exit the Pogoplug service.
Accessing the DockStar Network Adapter Without Using the Pogoplug
Service (Windows)
You can access the drives connected to the DockStar network adapter without using the
Pogoplug Web interface. Follow these steps to set up local network access.
1. On the Windows taskbar, click Start > Network or right-click My Network Places >
Explore.
An Explorer window opens showing all computers on your network.
2. Locate and then double-click the computer name associated with your DockStar network
adapter.
Note: Your DockStar network adapter name starts with the letters “FADS” (short for FreeAgent
DockStar), followed by the last six alphanumeric characters of its MAC address. This 12 digit
address, preceded by “MAC:”, is printed on the label on the bottom of network adapter.
You can now access each device connected to the network adapter. Access is regulated by
the file sharing permissions you set using the Pogoplug service.
Accessing the DockStar Network Adapter Without Using the Pogoplug
Service (Mac)
You can access the drives connected to DockStar network adapter from the Network window
(without using the Pogoplug Web interface). Follow these steps to set up local network
access.
1. Select Go from the menu bar at the top of the desktop.
2. Select Network from the menu.
3. Double-click Seagategroup.
4. Locate and then double-click the name associated with your DockStar network adapter.
Note: Your DockStar network adapter name starts with the letters “FADS” (short for FreeAgent
DockStar), followed by the last six alphanumeric characters of its MAC address. This 12 digit
address, preceded by “MAC:”, is printed on the label on the bottom of network adapter.
5. If prompted, select the volume for the drive connected to the network adapter.
6. If an authentication screen displays asking for a password, click OK (you do not need to
enter a password).
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The volume is added to your desktop. Double-click the volume to access the devices
connected to the network adapter.
Accessing Your Content Using the Drive Application
Though not required to use your DockStar network adapter, a convenient downloadable
application is available that makes each drive connected to your network adapter look just
like a drive that is directly connected to your computer. A shortcut is added to your desktop
for easy access to all drives connected to the network adapter, as well as folders shared with
you and folders you share with others.
Downloading the Drive Application
1. Go to http://dockstar.pogoplug.com and sign in to your account.
2. Once signed in to your account, click Downloads in the upper right corner of the menu
bar.
3. On the Downloads page, select the appropriate software version for your computer and
then click the Download for ... button.
Note: If you are unsure if your Windows operating system is 32 or 64 bit, right-click My Computer
and then select Properties on the menu. In the System Properties window, look at the
information under System. If your system is 64 bits, it will say so. Otherwise, your system is 32
bits.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.
A Pogoplug icon appears in your system tray (Windows) or on your desktop (Mac) following
installation. If updates are available for the drive application, an exclamation point is shown
over the icon. Right-click the icon and then select Upgrade Now to update the application to
the new version.
Using the Drive Application
1. Start the Pogoplug drive application:
Windows: On the Windows taskbar, click Start > All Programs > Pogoplug >
Pogoplug.
Mac: Open Applications and then double-click the Pogoplug application.
The Pogoplug Preferences dialog box displays.
2. Enter the email address and password used for your account.
3. Click OK (Windows) or Save (Mac). A Pogoplug icon appears in your system tray
(Windows) or on your desktop (Mac).
An Explorer window opens if you are using Windows. Double-click the Pogoplug icon on your
desktop if you are using a Mac. The following is shown:
3. Using FreeAgent DockStar™ Using the DockStar Network Adapter for Backup
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(Windows) In the Address bar, your DockStar network adapter mapped to drive letter P:
(unless this drive letter is already mapped to another device).
The Files shared with me folder, which provides access to the files that others have
shared with you.
The USB mass storage devices connected to your network adapter, shown as folders.
You can use this window to access the files stored on the devices connected to your network
adapter. The preferences dialog also provides these optional settings:
Remember me: maintains email address and password settings
Start on login: starts the drive application each time your computer starts
Multi-drive mode: maps a drive letter to each USB mass storage device connected to
the network adapter
Active Copy: automatically copy your pictures, videos, music and other files to your drive
whenever a file changes
See the Pogoplug help or the community forum at pogoplugged.com for more information
about using Preferences.
Using the DockStar Network Adapter for Backup
Since the DockStar network adapter provides local and remote access to your drive, you can
also use this networked storage space to back up new content from your computer.
The following methods allow you to create new folders on your drive(s) connected to the
network adapter, which you can use solely for backup. If later you decide to share your
backed up content, it’s available. Your content is secure and can only be shared if you
choose to do so.
To back up using the Pogoplug Web interface, log in to your account, open My library and
then click the Upload button. Click New Folder to create a new folder.
To back up using the drive application, open the drive application, navigate to the drive to
which you want to back up (for example, P:\Seagate FreeAgent Go) and then drag and
drop your files onto the drive.
See “Continuing Backups to Your FreeAgent Go Drive” on page 18 for instructions on
backing up to a FreeAgent Go drive that has a scheduled backup plan already in place.
3. Using FreeAgent DockStar™ Using Your FreeAgent Go Drive With the DockStar Network Adapter
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Using Your FreeAgent Go Drive With the DockStar
Network Adapter
A FreeAgent Go drive simply slides into the DockStar network adapter, making it easy to
remove when you want to take the drive with you while on the go. When you use the network
adapter with a FreeAgent Go drive, you can:
Remotely access and share your files.
Use an existing Seagate Manager Backup Plan to continue backing up content whether
your FreeAgent Go drive is connected to your computer or to the network adapter. See
“Continuing Backups to Your FreeAgent Go Drive” on page 18.
Use a FreeAgent Go drive to back up multiple computers without having to disconnect
and reconnect it.
When a FreeAgent Go drive with a scheduled Backup Plan is moved back and forth between
your computer and the network adapter, the backup automatically continues to work. You
must create a Backup Plan while the FreeAgent Go drive is connected to your computer
before connecting the drive to the DockStar network adapter.
However, you can’t access backed up files stored in an encrypted folder. If your Backup Plan
includes encryption, you must delete it in Seagate Manager and then create a new Backup
Plan without encryption to continue to back up data on the FreeAgent Go drive when it’s
connected to the network adapter.
Continuing Backups to Your FreeAgent Go Drive
There are a few things you have to do before you can continue backups to your FreeAgent
Go drive while its connected to the DockStar network adapter.
Register and activate your DockStar network adapter and create a user account.
Update your Seagate Manager software to version 2.1.600 or later.
Enable the network adapter for use with Seagate Manager by downloading the Pogoplug
drive application for your operating system.
Updating your Seagate Manager Software
You must be using Seagate Manager software version 2.1.600 or later to back up to your
FreeAgent Go drive while it’s connected to the network adapter.
Follow these steps if you are using a FreeAgent Go drive for the first time. Otherwise, see
“Updating Seagate Manager From a Previous Version” on page 19.
1. Connect your FreeAgent Go drive to your computer to install the Seagate Manager
software. Start the Seagate Manager application if it does not automatically launch.
2. Check to see the version of Seagate Manager that was installed. The software version is
shown in the lower right of the Seagate Manager screen.
3. Using FreeAgent DockStar™ Troubleshooting
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3. If the software version is not 2.1.600 or later, see “Updating Seagate Manager From a
Previous Version.”
Updating Seagate Manager From a Previous Version
Go to http://www.seagate.com and then locate Support Downloads to update Seagate
Manager to version 2.1.600 or later.
Enabling the Network Adapter for Use with Seagate Manager
You must download and install the drive application on your computer so Seagate Manager
can see the network adapter drive letter when the adapter is connected to your router.
This application software displays all drives attached to the network adapter the same way it
displays directly attached, or logical, drives. It also allows you to see and access all drives
and folders shared with you in the Files shared with me folder.
Note: You must have already connected the DockStar network adapter to your router and activated
your account. Go to http://www.seagate.com/activatemydockstar to activate.
1. Download the drive application. See “Accessing Your Content Using the Drive
Application” on page 16 for instructions.
2. Open Seagate Manager and then go to the My Drives window.
3. Scroll down through your connected external drives and click DockStar.
The DockStar network adapter is assigned to your P: drive if that drive letter is available. If
the P: drive is not free, the network adapter is assigned the next available drive letter after
that (Q:, R,: etc.).
4. Click Backup to create your Backup Plan.
Once your Backup Plan is completed, your content continues backing up to your FreeAgent
Go drive, whether it’s connected to the network adapter or your computer.
Troubleshooting
The DockStar network adapter is a plug and play device. However, in certain situations, the
setup process may require extra attention. Below is a list of troubleshooting tips to assist you
should you have any problems during installation.
If the network adapter is connected to a power source and to a router but the light on the front
is not solid green, try these troubleshooting tips:
Ensure that the supplied power adapter is securely connected to the network adapter and
to a power source. If you are using a power strip, make sure it is turned on.
3. Using FreeAgent DockStar™ Finding More Help
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Check that one end of your network cable is securely connected to the Ethernet port on
the network adapter and the other end is connected to a functioning port on your network
router.
If the network cable is securely connected and the light is amber, the network cable or the
Ethernet port may not be functioning properly. To test this, connect the network cable to a
different port on your router. If there is still no connection, try a different Ethernet cable or
a different network.
Make sure your router is turned on.
Ensure that your router gives out IP addresses to computers on your network (DHCP)
and that DHCP is enabled on your router. DHCP is usually enabled on home networks. If
it is not, you will have trouble connecting to the DockStar network adapter. If you need
assistance enabling DHCP on your router, see your router documentation.
You may have a firewall installed that blocks UDP, or UDP is disabled on your router. The
DockStar network adapter will not function properly if you have a firewall setup that blocks
the transmission of UDP packets or if UDP is turned off in your router configuration.
The network adapter attempts to send outbound UDP packets through the default gateway
assigned by DHCP to service.pogoplug.com port 4365. It expects to “hear back” UDP
from the same host from the same port to the local port it sent them from (which is random).
Most NAT (Network Address Translation) routers have UDP session management that
allows outbound UDP to implicitly allow responses back to the source machine and port.
If you have custom firewall rules set up on your router, you need to add a rule from the
DockStar network adapter in and out to service.pogoplug.com port 4365. See your
router documentation if you need help.
Once the network adapter receives UDP responses to its initial request to the service, the
LED should be solid green. The LED remains amber if UDP responses fail.
If the light is still amber, this means that there is an issue with the Internet connection or
the network adapter is not connected to the Pogoplug service. Unplug the network
adapter from the power source and plug it back in.
Finding More Help
The DockStar network adapter is easy to use, but you may still have questions. Try one of
these help locations if you can’t find what you’re looking for:
Information about the Pogoplug service’s features is available by clicking the Help button
located at the top of the Pogoplug Web interface.
If you have any problems setting up or using the network adapter that are not answered
here, contact Seagate Support at www.seagate.com/support. From there you can find
answers to frequently asked questions and helpful articles about the DockStar network
adapter.
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Index
Index
A
Account
signing in
13
B
backup
17
continuing with Seagate Manager
18
D
DockStar
about
5, 7
accessing from Mac without using service
15
accessing from Windows without using service
15
activating account
11
backing up to
17
connecting drives
11
enabling for use with Seagate Manager
19
front light
7
installing
10
USB ports
7
drive application
downloading
16
setting up
16
drives
connecting
11
safely removing
13
sharing
14
F
files
backing up
17
FreeAgent Go drive
continuing backups
18
using with DockStar
18
H
help
13
finding
20
P
Pogoplug service
about
5
R
Resetting password
13
S
safely removing drives
13
Seagate Manager
updating software
18
system requirements
6
T
troubleshooting
19
U
USB ports
7
W
Windows File Sharing
enabling
14
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Seagate User guide

Category
Networking
Type
User guide
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Seagate FreeAgent DockStar™ Network Adapter: Access and share your stored content from anywhere. Dock a FreeAgent Go™ drive or connect any other compatible USB mass storage device. Connect the network adapter to your router, attach a drive, activate your account, and access your files locally or remotely.

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